Music mogul Simon Cowell has launched his latest venture into the pop world with the debut of boyband December 10. The seven-member group, freshly formed on a Netflix reality series, has just released their first music video, a cover of the noughties classic 'Bye Bye Bye' by NSYNC.
From Reality TV to the Recording Studio
The band's origins lie in the Netflix show 'The Next Act', where Cowell handpicked the final lineup from over a thousand hopefuls. The newly formed December 10 consists of Nicolas Alves (16), Cruz Lee-Ojo (19), Hendrik Christoffersen (19), John Fadare (17), Josh Olliver (17), Danny Bretherton (16), and Seán Hayden (19). Their acoustic rendition of the iconic track was filmed at the prestigious Metropolis Studios and featured at the conclusion of the six-part series.
Fans have swiftly taken to the group's offering, flooding the YouTube comments with praise. One admirer wrote about the blend of their voices, while another expressed excitement for the band's first original material. A third comment highlighted the unique appeal of British boybands, signalling early approval for Cowell's new project.
The Band's First Steps and Future Dreams
In their inaugural group interview, the members opened up about their motivations for joining the show. Cruz Lee-Ojo revealed he wanted to move away from solo work, while Danny Bretherton from Chorley credited his aunt for pushing him to audition. Bretherton admitted he was "pretty shocked" to make the final cut, especially given his non-musical family background and having been expelled from school. He found purpose in music during that challenging time.
Cowell offered pivotal advice to the group as their journey began, stating, "When this show airs your whole life changes... whoever becomes your very very first fan is the most important person in the world." The band is already dreaming big, with Cruz sharing aspirations of performing at Wembley Stadium and The Brit Awards.
What's Next for December 10?
With their debut cover now live, the focus for December 10 shifts to carving out their own identity in the competitive music industry. The positive initial reaction provides a strong foundation, but the true test will come with their first original release, which fans are eagerly anticipating. Simon Cowell, renowned for shaping successful acts, will be hoping his latest discovery can replicate the success of his past ventures and become the next major British boyband phenomenon.
